Free docks in Portsmouth VA update
Date Posted: July 17, 2014
Source: Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth-Basin.jpgEditor's Note: Special thanks to our friends at Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net and Dick Litchfield for bringing the information sheet to our attention, and the Portsmouth Visitor Center for providing us with additional information.

On the wonderful Portsmouth Virginia waterfront, both the North Harbor Landing and High Street Landing basins offer free overnight dockage for vessels 40 feet and under (36-hour limit, and no more than 3 days in any 30-day period).

There is no electric, water, or facilities. A city-owned, free do-it-yourself pump-out is available at the North Harbor basin. Boaters using either basin should check in at the kiosk across from the High Street Landing for a list of rules and regulations (or you can download it here: Requirements for Mooring Boats at the North Harbor and High Street Inlet).

Portsmouth-Basin-Map.jpgThe Olde Towne Portsmouth historic district is within walking distance, with numerous shops and restaurants, plus the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame – a magnificent facility that should not be overlooked.

Each basin has a passenger ferry dock for easy access to Norfolk across the river.

 

Want to visit this lovely town but the free docks won't suit your needs? Tidewater Yacht Marina is a block to the north with all the services you'll need – See Marina Close-Up for Tidewater Yacht Marina.

Ocean Marine Yacht Center is also at the Portsmouth waterfront, and Waterside Marina is a quick passenger ferry ride from Norfolk.

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